A drunken 16-year-old student, who had come up with a reckless plan to slip into her mother’s car, was detained by traffic inspectors after a high-speed chase. This incident was reported by Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, covering St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region.
On the Kingisepp highway, officers spotted a foreign-registered vehicle and attempted to pull it over. The driver suddenly altered course and attempted to flee. As the pursuit unfolded, traffic inspectors discharged their weapons toward the vehicle’s tires, and the chase ended when the suspect stopped. The individual behind the wheel was identified as a 16-year-old boy who was apprehended, though he refused to submit to a medical examination.
Authorities prepared administrative offense protocols in line with Part 2 of Article 12.26 and Part 1 of Article 19.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, which address the denial of sobriety testing and disobedience to a police officer’s lawful request. The case materials were forwarded to the children’s branch for further handling, and steps were taken under Article 5.35 of the Code, which concerns the responsibilities of parents or guardians for the upbringing and care of minors, as matters related to the minor’s conduct were assessed.
Earlier reports mentioned a separate incident where a passenger car collided with a Gazelle vehicle in Moscow and subsequently ran over its driver, underscoring a broader pattern of dangerous road behavior observed in a span of recent events. (Source: Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs)
Context from law enforcement notes that the chain of events raises questions about supervision and the safety of minors in public traffic, as well as the procedures for handling underage drivers who refuse sobriety checks. The authorities emphasized that standard protocols were followed, including documenting the refusal of the medical examination and initiating the appropriate administrative proceedings while ensuring the minor’s welfare through the child protection system. The situation also prompted discussions about parental responsibility and the adequacy of guardianship in preventing children from engaging in high-risk activities on roads and highways.
The incident reflects ongoing efforts by regional police to deter vehicular offenses and to reinforce compliance with traffic laws among drivers of all ages. It also highlights the tension between rapid enforcement actions and the rights and protections afforded to minors within the criminal and administrative code, a balance that investigators and prosecutors continually evaluate to ensure fair handling while prioritizing public safety.
As the case moves through the administrative process, authorities will review the minor’s medical and social history, assess any contributing factors such as family conditions or prior warnings, and determine appropriate measures to support the minor and prevent recurrences. The public briefings from law enforcement have stressed that the actions taken in this case were proportionate to the attempted escape and the potential risk posed to other road users, while aiming to maintain due process and child welfare throughout proceedings.